Eric Hopkins has worked in radio for over 20 years, including stops in Colorado, New York City, Connecticut, and Hudson Valley, NY. He currently hosts mid-days on 101.5 WPDH in the Mid-Hudson Valley area of New York, and 107.7 WRKR in Kalamazoo/Battle Creek southwest Michigan. He moved to New York after previously living in Houston, Texas, and a number of other states across the country. He has been an on-air personality, including a four-and-a-half-year stint on TownSquare Media's national syndication platform for Classic Rock. Hopkins also once served as Production Director, and is well versed in editing and audio. He loves to cover a variety of topics such as; sports, beer, dogs, weather and astronomy, to offbeat topics and even the paranormal.
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Are Balloon Releases Still Legal in New York State?
Are Balloon Releases Still Legal in New York State?
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New York State DMV Releases New License Plates With Special Theme
Have you ever customized your license plate?
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New Law Could Give Huge Boost to New York State’s Alcohol Industry
A new bill introduced by lawmakers could provide a much needed boost to part of New York state's alcohol industry.
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Aurora Northern Lights May Soon Return Above New York State
If you missed out on the spectacular Aurora Borealis displays from earlier in May, scientists say you may soon get another opportunity to see them in New York.
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Are There Still Wolverines In New York State?
Are There Still Wolverines in New York State?
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New York State DEC Assists Hikers Lost in the Dark
When you're hiking in an area that is heavily treed, you can also underestimate how dark it can get even in the middle of the afternoon this late in the year.
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Just How Vulnerable Are Residents in New York State To Identity Theft?
The results are a bit concerning.
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New York State Wildlife Staff Helps Rehabilitate Injured Bald Eagles [PICS]
At one time, bald eagles were almost nonexistent in the state of New York.
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Is New York State a Good Place To Find a Job?
Is New York a good state to find work?